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VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
 12 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2024
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]  
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block]
SCHEDULE II – VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
Year ended October 31,
202420232022
Allowance for doubtful accounts (in thousands):
Allowance as of beginning of year$12,621 $8,333 $10,874 
Deductions charged to costs and expenses
(184)(50)(1,070)
Additions charged to other accounts
51 7,729 
(a)
476 
(a)
Deductions (b)
(694)(3,391)(1,947)
Allowance as of end of year $11,794 $12,621 $8,333 

(a)Principally additions from acquisitions and foreign currency translation adjustments.
(b)Principally write-offs of uncollectible accounts receivables.
Year ended October 31,
202420232022
Inventory valuation reserves (in thousands):
Reserves as of beginning of year$258,931 $154,995 $142,593 
Additions charged to costs and expenses 34,432 11,499 13,980 
(Deductions) Additions charged to other accounts (4,027)95,596 
(a)
275 
(a)
Deductions (b)
(8,385)(3,159)(1,853)
Reserves as of end of year$280,951 $258,931 $154,995 

(a)Principally additions from acquisitions and foreign currency translation adjustments.
(b)Principally write-offs of slow-moving, obsolete or damaged inventory.